PASS / Behavior Support Aide

Gatesville Independent School District; Gatesville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated educational aide to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. You will help implement IEPs, assist with self-help and behavior management, and work under the supervision of certified staff.

The role involves assisting with daily classroom activities, transfers, and safety protocols, with routine collaboration with teachers and staff to support student needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to meet formal academic assessment or have two years of college.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• Two years experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.
• Implement IEP-related tasks under supervision.
• Assist with self-help, behavior management and instruction.
• Assist with transitions, lunchroom, bus and playground duties.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

Crisis management / behavior support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 2 years of college

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met, or have the ability to meet, formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

1. Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
2. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
3. Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
4. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
5. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
6. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture:Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting:Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment:Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.